HR Blunders

PBP Media
November 11, 2008 | COMMENTS

Some workers need to be reminded that their social networking web pages can be read by their managers and HR reps, not just their friends. (read more)

If you have to fire IT workers, it's a very good idea to make sure they no longer have access to company servers. Priyavrat Patel was sentenced to six months in prison and three years of supervised release for sabotaging three servers at Pratt-Read in Connecticut. (read more)

As an HR pro, have you ever hired someone immediately after their internship with your company? San Diego Police might want to consider that after an intern cracked a murder case that had been cold for 36 years. (read more)

Most HR pros have handled difficult layoffs or firings—but have you ever had to fire Santa? (read more)

A woman allegedly caught up in a Nigerian scam said she "borrowed" money from her employer to send advance payments to the scam artists to get a promised $10 million in return. (read more)

A former high school football coach is accused of withdrawing money for personal expenses from an account for a high school football team booster club that was originally intended for uniforms. (read more)

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